Volunteer

Why Volunteer?

Our volunteers’ time and talents are an invaluable asset to Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue. There are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of needy animals. You may wish to work directly with the animals at our shelter or you may prefer to contribute in other important areas of our the HAPR operations.

Areas Where We Need Volunteers Include:

Pet Photography

Adoption Event Assistance (Archer Road Petsmart every Saturday)

Animal Socialization

Foster Care

Special Events

Becoming A Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer is easy! The minimum requirements to become a volunteer include:

Be at least 14 years of age (Well behaved children under 14 may volunteer with a parent present at all times. We allow no more than two children to every one adult in the kennel.)

Complete a volunteer application (application is below)

Attend a volunteer orientation

Care about the welfare of animals

If you are ready to become a volunteer please start the process by filling out the application below. Once submitted you will receive an email with the link to sign up for your orientation. You must attend an orientation before you can volunteer.

Waiver and Release of Liability, Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement

Waiver Agreement *

As a volunteer that is 18 years old or older, I hereby understand and agree to the following: I agree to WAIVE and RELEASE HAPR from all liability, manner of actions, causes of action, debts, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any illness, death, damage, loss or injury to person and property, which has been or may be sustained as a direct or indirect consequence of the Volunteer’s volunteering at or for Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue and notwithstanding that such damage, death, illness, loss or injury may have been caused partly by the negligence of HAPR. I agree to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS HAPR for any costs or liabilities which they may incur as a result of my volunteering at or for the Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue. I acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read this Agreement, that I fully understand the same, and that I freely and voluntarily execute the same. I understand that I may seek independent advice prior to signing this Agreement. I understand that this Agreement is binding on me, my spouse, my executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns and that this Agreement has important legal consequences. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not mere recitals. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.I am over 18 years of age, have read and AGREE to this waiver.I am over 18 years of age, have read and DO NOT AGREE to this waiver.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and AGREE to this waiver.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and DO NOT AGREE to this waiver.

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Volunteer Rules *

Failure to obey these rules will result in termination of volunteer status.
• NO SMOKING is allowed in the building.
• Volunteers cannot answer the telephone, or interfere with the administrative operations of the shelter unless requested to do so by the Executive Director or next in charge.
• Volunteers cannot feed or give treats to any of the animals without permission from the Executive Director or next in charge. Volunteers are permitted to eat at the shelter but must clean up after themselves immediately and not leave food or drinks on the desks, etc.
• Volunteers must clean up after themselves in the kitchen, volunteer room, kennel, outside areas, etc.
• Volunteers will not be allowed to have any keys to the shelter.
Working with the Dogs:
• Prior to walking any dog, Volunteers must first report to the Executive Director or next in charge and
ask which dog they may take out (if not certain which dogs need the walk the most, use walking sheets outside of each pen as a guideline). Be sure you know about any issues the dog may have, by checking the evaluation sheets up front & asking Staff, prior to your first walk with the dog.
• As with all behavior issues, if you're having trouble getting a dog into or out of the kennel, ask for help; and please use caution to prevent escapes.
• Always lead dogs out through back doors (never through front office doors). Use caution
bringing a dog in / out going through doors to see if another volunteer has a dog on the other side to avoid altercations between dogs.
• Always shut back gate. This gate must be closed properly each time you go through it to avoid escapes.
• Do not venture too far from the Rescue on your walk & remember always to pick up after the dog (plastic bags are available on your way out the side door entrance).
• Don't allow dogs to pull, bite the leash, or jump up on you. If you need help addressing these behaviors, ask for help. Don't allow them to continue because bad behavior is reinforced if ignored or not properly addressed.
• Volunteers must use caution when walking dogs in proximity of other dogs to prevent possible fights. (Dogs are not allowed to socialize/play with other dogs in order to prevent injuries.)
• Volunteers must ensure that dogs are placed back in the correct cage and that the security clip is fastened. And don’t forget to check off on the sheet hanging outside of the kennel what time slot you walked the dog, with your initial or time out!
• Try to walk other dogs; don't attach yourself to just one dog. They all need exercise and help.
• Dogs shall be exercised only in the fenced-in areas located in front of the shelter, or walked on a leash and choke collar in the Facilities Management area behind the shelter. Under NO circumstances are dogs to be taken off the property or walked on the surrounding streets without Rescue staff approval.
• Volunteers are not allowed to exercise any quarantine dogs, sick dogs, dogs with questionable temperaments, dogs with “do not touch” signs on their cages, or any animal that the shelter staff advises against.
• No dog can be left unattended while being shown to the public in the exercise pens; nor shall a prospective adopter be allowed to handle the leash on a dog without shelter staff supervision. Also, all meet and-
greets (family pets being introduced to a shelter dog) MUST be supervised by staff.
• Please report to staff (as well as note on the sheet outside of the dog’s kennel) anything unusual, such as: blood in stool, bleeding sores or wounds, vomiting or diarrhea, acting lethargic, limping, dragging of leg, etc. • If you are bitten, report it to the staff immediately so a bite report can be completed.
Working with the Cats:
• Kittens are NOT to be handled by the public (until 6 weeks of age their immune system is too weak and puts them at a high risk of infection). NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Volunteers MUST wash their hands before and after touching EACH cat (sterilizer lotion is acceptable) to minimize the transfer of any infection or illness from one cat to another.
• Volunteers are not to open the door to any cat cage until they know the cat’s personality (ask staff)
and the cat gets to know them. The door to the room must be closed during this process to prevent escapes. • Volunteers should not take a cat into their arms until there is trust and a bond between volunteer and cat. (A cat may be calm in its cage, but once seeing other cats or dogs may react differently.)I am over 18 years of age, have read and AGREE to these rules.I am over 18 years of age, have read and DO NOT AGREE to these rules.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and AGREE to these rules.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and AGREE to these rules.

Confidentiality Agreement *

Information concerning the management and operation of our Agency is generally not known to the public and should be kept confidential.
It is important that we diligently protect the confidentiality of information. The following guidelines have been developed for this purpose:
• Confidential information should be shared only with those inside the Agency whose jobs require them to have access to the information or when the law requires or protects the release of such information.
• Board Members, Employees, or Volunteers should not disclose sensitive or non-public information to people outside the Agency or discuss it in public places.
• When information is disclosed to individuals having a business relationship with the Agency that requires such disclosure, it should be done with the understanding that the information will be kept in confidence, and only the minimum amount of information necessary to accomplish the function should be disclosed.
• Documents containing sensitive information - including information stored on computer systems - should be handled carefully and must be properly stored.
• Discussions between the Agency and its lawyers are usually privileged and should be kept confidential. Any disclosure of those discussions to a third party my result in a waiver of the attorney-client privilege and possible harm to the Agency's interests. This point is especially important due to the nature of prosecuting animal cruelty cases.
I understand the above and agree to comply with the Haile’s Angel Pet Rescue Confidentiality Agreement.I am over 18 years of age, have read and AGREE to this confidentiality agreement.I am over 18 years of age, have read and DO NOT AGREE to this confidentiality agreement.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and AGREE to this confidentiality agreement.I am the legal guardian of the applying minor, have read and DO NOT AGREE to this confidentiality agreement.